Africa has always captured the imagination of the world. Travellers from all walks of life have travelled great distances to come up close and personal with the magical ambience that is unique to this continent. Upon your arrival at Thornhill safari Lodge, we welcome you to our world class lodge and help you to settle into camp. Following this, you can look forward to a scrumptious lunch smack in the middle of the African bushveld.

Now is the time to relax and take in the sounds and sights of the African wilderness, before heading out on a late afternoon and early evening game drive. We track elusive creatures of the night while being guided by state-of-the-art spotlights.

Always under the guidance of our seasoned rangers, you will learn about nature’s finer details while tracking game and learning about the diverse species making up this fascinating eco-system.

Upon returning from our drive, we enjoy a traditional African Boma dinner experiencing a around the campfire, while letting the sounds of the African night wash over you. (Weather permitting)

Look forward to an early rise as you are met by our team of friendly safari guides. This is where you depart for the highly anticipated Kruger National Park adventure, which is sure to leave you changed for the better. The Kruger National Park is truly the crowning jewel of South Africa’s national parks network, providing more than 2 million of unspoiled and unrivalled diversity of its many life forms.

Enjoy the sights and sounds that this world famous park has to offer. The Kruger is home to an impressive number of species: 336 trees, 49 fish, 34 amphibians, 114 reptiles, 517 birds and 147 mammals.

However, your safari experience isn’t done yet! This is the part where we explore some of the best game drive routes that the Kruger has to offer. After a morning of fun exploration, we stop off at a remote site where you enjoy a fun picnic brunch. After brunch, the rest of the day is spent exploring the many different Kruger view points and waterholes along the way. Following a memorable day of exploration and experiences, we return to the modern comforts of Thornhill Safari Lodge, we enjoy yet another taste of traditional African cuisine before retiring to the peaceful sounds of the African bush for the night.

This is your day for leisure. Relax at the Lodge as you enjoy the African sun, lounge around our welcoming pool and sip on delicious cocktails all day, or partake in the various optional activities. These include taking an exciting Big Five game walk, or visiting a local animal rehabilitation centre or simply spending the day reading under the shade of our famous Marula trees.

Choose between doing another full day Kruger National Park safari or a full day Panorama Route tour.

If you choose the Panorama Route Tour, after breakfast, we enjoy the rest of the day exploring the sights and sounds along the Drakensberg Escarpment’s Panoramic Route including the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, Gods Window and a few quaint little villages along the way. We then return to Thornhill late in the afternoon and arrive just in time to freshen up before enjoying some delicious bushveld cooking.

If you choose another full day Kruger Park safari, after an early wakeup call you head back to the Kruger Park and enjoy another full day on an open 4x4 safari vehicle. This is the perfect opportunity to explore other prime game drive routes and to spot the animals you may have missed on your previous game drives. After an insightful afternoon, we make the trek back to Thornhill in the late afternoon in time to freshen up before again enjoying some delicious bushveld cooking.

Rising early we head off on a game walk where you can explore the reserve on foot. Our rangers know how to entertain guests with fascinating facts as they lead you in tracking game in the wild.

After a tasty breakfast, we greet you farewell as you depart on the next leg of your journey.